Quant Data Analyst - Hybrid - Lincoln, MA

Hybrid or full-time in our Lincoln, MA office essential.

We are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position.

What is the Quantitative and Risk Analytics team responsible for??

Our Quantitative and Risk Analytics group, located in Lincoln, MA is hiring a Quantitative Data Analyst to report directly to our Head of Quantitative and Risk Analytics. The team oversees portfolio analytics, simulation based-frameworks, strategic asset allocation, and quantitative research for our Fiduciary Trust/ Advisory Solutions Group and UHNW RIA.

What is the Quantitative Data Analyst responsible for?

In this role, you will maintain the underlying data essential to our proprietary investment risk-management and forecasting tools, models, and corresponding software interfaces deployed at the firm.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Quantitative Data Analyst?

• Validate and maintain investment exposure data across asset classes -a key input for our risk management software
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly data integrity processes critical to the support of various quantitative models
• Lead quarterly investment fund slide deck generation and continued maintenance
• Enhance our data gathering and validation process with the intention of efficiency and scalability
• Update various composite performance models used by Private Equity and other investment teams
• Coordinate with Research, Portfolio Management, and Reporting teams to troubleshoot data-related issues which arise

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, or related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years' full-time experience in the financial industry
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL
• Experience with analysis of large data sets with an eye towards structure
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills with a problem-solving mindset geared towards improvement of current processes and creation of new ones
• Disciplined work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with FactSet a plus

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards-monetary and non-monetary-designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the salary for this position to range between $65,000 - $95,000.

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